Reading Order List — Book Series Reading Order Guide
Jimmy Sangster

Jimmy Sangster Reading Order

5 series · 14 books · Born 1927-12-02

HorrorNon-Fiction

Jimmy Sangster was a Welsh screenwriter, director, and author who gained prominence crafting horror content for Hammer Film Productions during the genre's golden age. Beyond his acclaimed film work on classics like The Curse of Frankenstein and Dracula, Sangster wrote novels across multiple series including James Reed, John Smith, and Katy Touchfeather, blending his cinematic sensibility with literary horror. Publishing from 1958 through 2020, he created thirteen books that showcased his versatility in both fiction and non-fiction exploration of the horror genre.

James Reed Series

Complete

4 books (1986–2020)

Start with Snowball, the first of 4 books in the James Reed series.

Start this series with Snowball

Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
#Title
1
Cover of Snowball
2
Cover of Blackball
3
Cover of Hardball
4
Cover of Fireball

John Smith Series

Complete

2 books (1969–2019)

Start with The Spy Killer / Private I and read in order.

Start this series with The Spy Killer / Private I

Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
#Title
1
Cover of The Spy Killer / Private I
The Spy Killer / Private I
1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Foreign Exchange
Foreign Exchange
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Katy Touchfeather Series

Complete

2 books (1970–1971)

Start with Touchfeather and read in order.

Start this series with Touchfeather

Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
#Title
1
Cover of Touchfeather
Touchfeather
1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Touchfeather, Too
Touchfeather, Too
1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1997–2003)

Start with Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood and read in order.

Start this series with Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood

Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
#Title
1
Cover of Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood
Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Inside Hammer
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Screenwriting
Screenwriting
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1958–1971)

Start with The Horror of Dracula and read in order.

Start this series with The Horror of Dracula

Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
#Title
1
Cover of The Horror of Dracula
The Horror of Dracula
1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Revenge of Frankenstein
1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Your Friendly Neighbourhood Death Pedlar
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Death Pedlar
1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jimmy Sangster written?
Jimmy Sangster has written 14 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1958 to 2020.
What is the first book in each Jimmy Sangster series?
Here are the first books in Jimmy Sangster's series: James Reed: Snowball; John Smith: The Spy Killer / Private I; Katy Touchfeather: Touchfeather; Non-Fiction: Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood.
What order should I read Jimmy Sangster's books?
We recommend reading Jimmy Sangster's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Jimmy Sangster's series complete?
Jimmy Sangster has 5 completed series.

You might also like